Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Sex Crime Lawyer

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Sex Crime Lawyer
Whittel & Melton Sarasota County Sex Crime Attorney
Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert
Call Today – 866-608-5529 – Lets Begin Defending Your Sex Crime Arrest Today!

The negative media attention, social stigma, and heavy criminal penalties attached to a sex crime can be daunting. This is also what makes them so difficult to defend. There is so much on the line, which is why you need a hard-hitting defense to help you defeat any sex crime charge, from prestation or indecent exposure charges to rape or child pornography charges. Our Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Sex Crime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton know how important it is to protect those accused of committing a sex crime as they are innocent until proven guilty.

We want to remind you that you do have rights outlined by the U.S. Constitution. You have the right to an attorney. You must exercise your rights and protect yourself from the ramifications of a sex crime allegation.

In the state of Florida, the penalties for a sex crime are quite harsh. For misdemeanor offenses, like indecent exposure and some prostitution-related offenses you could be looking at jail time and fines. For felony offenses, the punishments are much more severe. The specific sentence will all depend on the nature of the sex crime, the age of the alleged victim, whether violence played a factor, and your criminal history (if you have any). We can help you fight to avoid a conviction and stay off the sex offender registry. Our Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Sex Crime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton handle sex crime cases including:

• Indecent exposure
• Lewd and lascivious conduct
• Rape
• Statutory rape
• Date rape
• Sexual assault
• Sex abuse
• Child pornography
• Prostitution
• Failure to register as a sex offender
• Human Trafficking
• Voyeurism

Perhaps the most damaging aspect of a sex crime conviction is the mandatory requirement to register as a sex offender or sexual predator. A sex offender must check in with police and register regularly. Where they can live and work is dictated by the registry and anyone can view their status and see that they are on the registry at any time.

If you are accused of a sex crime, then you need a sex crimes defense lawyer in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch to help you with your defense, regardless of your innocence. We have seen innocent people wrapped up in sex crimes cases numerous times and it is still a fight to avoid a conviction. Your best option for defeating these accusations/charges is to work with our Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Sex Crime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton.

You should retain a sex crime defense lawyer as soon as you are aware that you are being investigated for a crime or if you have already been arrested and charged with a crime. This is the best way to make sure your rights are protected. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, we may be able to have the charges against you reduced or dismissed completely.

You need to do your homework when choosing a defense lawyer. You should make sure the attorney(s) you select have expertise handling your type of case, what their previous results for cases similar to yours have been, and if they are local to you.

An aggressive Sarasota criminal defense lawyer can help you understand the charges against you and the penalties attached if you are convicted. They can also identify the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution’s case, so that you can better understand your chances. They can help you juggle the criminal justice system and also look into negotiating a plea deal with the prosecution that could result in lesser penalties for your case. Plea Bargains in Sarasota and the rest of the State of Florida are more like a market place of strengths and weaknesses of cases, defendants and law enforcement – not a black and white menu of outcomes.

The cost of hiring our Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Sex Crime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton all depend on the severity of the charges against you, the complexity of the evidence and the goals of the defense. For most cases, the more severe the charge, the more a lawyer will charge to represent you. Before you retain us, we will discuss our charges and what you can expect from us. We offer a free and confidential consultation, so call us now 866-608-5529 or contact us online to learn more.

Call us now at 727-823-0000 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation for your case. We can listen to your side and answer any questions you may have.